vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
British also -ˌyärd
Synonyms of vineyardnext
1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …Daniel Schorr

Examples of vineyard in a Sentence

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Do a vineyard tour and wine tasting at one of the island’s top wineries, such as Donnafugata or Marco De Bartoli. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025 In 2020, 53 California vineyards were certified biodynamic, but that number has now fallen to 44. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025 Enter Château Cassell, a French Champagne vineyard, where Sydney must fly right before Christmas to convince its owner to let her firm — called the Roth Group — acquire his beloved family compound. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025 Panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards and valleys meet quintessential Alpine charm in this cozy stay. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vineyard

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vineyard was in the 14th century

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“Vineyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vineyard. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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vineyard

noun
vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
: a field of grapevines
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